| "The Best is yet to Come," a song made popular by | | | | life encompasses many things; and there is no limit to |
| Frank Sinatra is one that invokes truth, especially for | | | | what you can do or accomplish as a retiree. The |
| retirees. One of the definitions used to describe the | | | | possibilities are endless. You can pursue such fields as |
| word retirement is "withdrawal into privacy or | | | | education; the arts; music; small home business; |
| seclusion." This is certainly further from the truth for | | | | health; or whatever you have dreamed of as a |
| most retirees. It is a time of jubilance and celebration. | | | | second career. Or you can travel; tour the world; and |
| After working most of your lives, you can now look | | | | explore different cultures and ideologies. Perhaps you |
| forward to a new life; a second career, if you will, | | | | can finish the book you have been working on all |
| filled with new adventures, excitement, and yes - | | | | these years, or write a new book on your travels |
| even an ideal place to retire. | | | | around the world. |
| Fulfilling life long dreams which have been on hold; no | | | | Moreover retiring to a college town can afford you |
| longer having to answer to the demands placed upon | | | | the opportunity to increase your knowledge; explore |
| you, but free to explore life to its fullest is more | | | | new areas in science or literature; or perhaps become |
| clearly defined today. Whether you decide to remain | | | | an adjunct teacher in a college as well. Participate in |
| where you have lived your entire life; or follow your | | | | the new community by opening a store or fully |
| dream of living in a different country; or choosing a | | | | engaging in community activities. Offering your time |
| state where the mountains are your backdrop, and | | | | to serve on community boards or vie for a seat on |
| nature is your friend; you alone have been | | | | legislation committees is another avenue to explore. |
| empowered to decide. What an exhilarating feeling! | | | | While choosing a place to retire to is an important |
| For those who have articulated there was so much | | | | decision, remember you are bringing a lifetime of |
| they've always wanted to do, but life got in the way | | | | experience which can be shared with others in the |
| - they have suddenly reached a crossroad. The | | | | community. Whether you are content with settling in |
| mindset has changed. Instead of looking back, | | | | a small town; a large city; or another country - the |
| retirees are reaching forward to the place within | | | | ideal place to retire is waiting for you. All you have to |
| where their enthusiasm had become dormant, and | | | | do is choose. The best is yet to come! |
| has come alive again. You know that while enjoying | | | | |